Transportation Engineer I - Yoakum Area Office

Position Information

TxDOT's Yoakum District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I based in Yoakum, TX. Join the TxDOT Yoakum District in where you will gain valuable experience and work on major and minor transportation projects! You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in project management, construction methods to build roadways, bridges, and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications, problem resolution on complex projects, contract administration, change order evaluations and dispute resolution. As well as other engineering principles and applications. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. TxDOT provides employees with great benefits and training, and many opportunities for career advancement!

Transportation Engineer I B24 $65,104 - $106,634

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

-Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters

-Assists in providing recommendations to the Motor Carrier Division for routing of overload vehicles

-Assists in the publishing of technical training and guidance to project personnel on scheduling and resources of projects in an enterprise management system

-Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions

-Oversees construction and audit records

-Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.

-Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects

-Oversees district laboratory operations and monitors material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications

-Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts

-Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies

-Makes presentations and represents TxDOT

-May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*
• If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

-Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

-Highway construction design applications

-Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

-Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

-Pavement maintenance

-Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

-Cost estimating and cost controls

-Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements

-Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction

-Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

-Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities

-Performing basic design and drafting

-Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines

-Monitoring the status and progress of projects

-Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

-Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

-Maintaining a safe working relationship

-Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers

-Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

-Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

-Highway construction design applications

-Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

-Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

-Pavement maintenance

-Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

-Cost estimating and cost controls

-Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements

-Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction

-Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

-Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities

-Performing basic design and drafting

-Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines

-Monitoring the status and progress of projects

-Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

-Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

-Maintaining a safe working relationship

-Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers

-Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.